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Help, Errors, FAQ / Re: wrap-around map
« on: 2008-01-28, 05:08:27 PM »
That would be a problem. Oh well, I guess I will just have to settle for the simple approach.
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Help, Errors, FAQ / Re: wrap-around map
« on: 2008-01-28, 01:41:23 PM »
Well, unfortunately I have chosen the most complicated place to use this. I have an idea of how to make this simpler, but it involves modifying the source code (and I am not very good at programming). Anyway, first I will explain my problem then I will give my idea.
In my game there are tiles which change solidity whenever the player presses a certain key. The level I want to wrap around vertically will be composed entirely of those tiles (Basically at any point in the game, the player can send himself and all the other sprites into freefall by making the ground unsolid). By making the map wrap-around vertically, the player can stop himself at any time by making the ground solid again. So, eliminating the sprites isn't an option, and there is a very wide area to cover.
I played around with the view layout code just a little bit and found that I could change the size of the views. I assume that I could also change what the view was of. Couldn't a function be created to display a view from one plan within the rectangle of another plan (did I explain that well enough)? Then a plan could be placed under the bottom of the map to display the top of the map and vice versa.
Of course, such a function could also be used for several other interesting effects.
In my game there are tiles which change solidity whenever the player presses a certain key. The level I want to wrap around vertically will be composed entirely of those tiles (Basically at any point in the game, the player can send himself and all the other sprites into freefall by making the ground unsolid). By making the map wrap-around vertically, the player can stop himself at any time by making the ground solid again. So, eliminating the sprites isn't an option, and there is a very wide area to cover.
I played around with the view layout code just a little bit and found that I could change the size of the views. I assume that I could also change what the view was of. Couldn't a function be created to display a view from one plan within the rectangle of another plan (did I explain that well enough)? Then a plan could be placed under the bottom of the map to display the top of the map and vice versa.
Of course, such a function could also be used for several other interesting effects.
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Help, Errors, FAQ / Re: Multiple masks?
« on: 2008-01-25, 04:18:17 PM »
Could you make two states (one for each collision mask) then have it change to the state it needs just before each collision detection rule. For example, you could add a set of rules to change to state 1 then check for collision (to check if the fighter has been hit) then change to state 2 and check for collision (to check if the fighter hit with its kick). I haven't tried it myself, so I don't know if it will work right.
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I have posted what I have of my game so far. The link is below:
http://madmath.day.googlepages.com/home
I only have five levels complete and I will probably make other changes as I go along. If you decide to try it out, any feedback will be appreciated.
http://madmath.day.googlepages.com/home
I only have five levels complete and I will probably make other changes as I go along. If you decide to try it out, any feedback will be appreciated.
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Help, Errors, FAQ / Re: wrap-around map
« on: 2008-01-25, 02:33:51 PM »
I am not a very good programmer. Can anyone tell me how I could go about programming this?
Also, I have a few questions about this approach. How would it handle the sprites?
1)If an enemy sprite fell down a hole would it appear from the ceiling (I am thinking about using this as a veritcal wrap-around)?
2)Would the sprites on one instance always be in the same place as they are on the other instances?
3)If I got hit by an enemy, would it process the rule that handles that three times (once for each instance)?
What I am worried about here is how this approach will acheive acheive the examples in the first two questions while avoiding the problem in my third question.
Also, I have a few questions about this approach. How would it handle the sprites?
1)If an enemy sprite fell down a hole would it appear from the ceiling (I am thinking about using this as a veritcal wrap-around)?
2)Would the sprites on one instance always be in the same place as they are on the other instances?
3)If I got hit by an enemy, would it process the rule that handles that three times (once for each instance)?
What I am worried about here is how this approach will acheive acheive the examples in the first two questions while avoiding the problem in my third question.
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Help, Errors, FAQ / wrap-around map
« on: 2008-01-25, 12:55:39 PM »
Is there a way to create a wrap around map? I know that virtual size will do something close to what I want, but there are a few differences. I want it to wrap around infinitely and I want it to include sprites in the wrap around.
Another way to explain it: I want the map to act like a circle, so that if you keep on going in one direction you will eventually end up where you started.
Another way to explain it: I want the map to act like a circle, so that if you keep on going in one direction you will eventually end up where you started.
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General Discussion / Re: Volume
« on: 2008-01-23, 01:13:44 PM »
Try this:
return (Counter.Volume_BG_Music.CurrentValue/1000f); // the counter's max is 1000
This worked for me.
return (Counter.Volume_BG_Music.CurrentValue/1000f); // the counter's max is 1000
This worked for me.
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General Discussion / Re: Volume
« on: 2008-01-23, 10:27:50 AM »
That is why I use the + and - keys next to the numbers (i.e. the ones I used to type this message) for volume control.
If anyone doesn't have those keys on their keyboard, they probably need a new keyboard.
If anyone doesn't have those keys on their keyboard, they probably need a new keyboard.
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General Discussion / Re: Volume
« on: 2008-01-22, 06:08:50 PM »
I think I like bluemonkmn's option better. Thanks.
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Help, Errors, FAQ / Icon
« on: 2008-01-22, 02:47:45 PM »
How do I change the icon for my game (not the shortcut icon, but the icon for the exe file)? Right now it is the SGDK2 icon.
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General Discussion / Re: Volume
« on: 2008-01-22, 12:52:21 PM »
I have found a solution!!! It requires just a little bit of code editing. In the file "fmodbase.cs" you will have to add the following line in the PauseSound class (I'm not much of a programmer so forgive me if my terminology is wrong):
ERRCHECK(Sound.channel.setVolume(Sound.Volume));
Then, add a "Pause" rule after any rule that changes the volume. Set it to false
It may not be very clean coding, but it works.
ERRCHECK(Sound.channel.setVolume(Sound.Volume));
Then, add a "Pause" rule after any rule that changes the volume. Set it to false
It may not be very clean coding, but it works.
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General Discussion / Re: Volume
« on: 2008-01-22, 12:05:00 PM »
I just happen to have been one of those unique situations where a volume control would have been helpful. However, your advice about using the counter solves half of the problem. I made the volume counter increment and decrement when the plus and minus buttons are pressed, so that the volume could be changed in game. The only problem is that the sound must be restarted for the change to take effect (not much of a problem with sound effects, but it could be a problem with background music).
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Game Development Artistry / Re: drawing characters
« on: 2008-01-20, 06:43:46 PM »
I also recommend Blender if you want 3d looking sprites. And it is also great for quickly making large animations (large as in many frames). I have a friend who is working on a game and is making all of his sprites with Blender. I personally am going for more of a 2d look which Blender isn't that great for.
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Help, Errors, FAQ / Re: Map template/copy map
« on: 2008-01-17, 05:14:42 PM »
Oops. I forgot to say thank you for the help.
Thank you!
Thank you!
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